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Packed with photographs of the most terrifying scenes in cinema history, Horror is the definitive guide tracing the story of horror, decade-by-decade. Providing a witty and informative critique of over 300 films and several TV series and the literature that accompanies them, this offers a superb introduction for beginners as well as something new for the die-hard horror fan.
Horror is one of the most popular and influential genres in cinema, a perennial favourite that just won't stay dead. Initial banned or shunned creations are now regarded as movie milestones with cult appeal. This book covers the hidden gems, big-budget duds and foreign contributions of the Horror scene. Whether you're a seasoned, horror expert or a tentative horror explorer, this is the ultimate guide through a century of fear.
Contents
Introduction • The Birth of Horror Cinema • 1930s • 1940s • 1950s • 1960s • 1970s • 1980s • 1990s • 2000s • 2010s • Index / Special features: Dracula, Mad Science, Frankenstein, Ghosts, Vampires, Horror Comics, Edgar Allan Poe, Occult Cinema, H.P. Lovecraft, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Giallo, Eco-Horror, Horror on TV, Urbanoia, Slashers, Stephen King, Cannibalism, Serial Killers, Comedy, Werewolves, Zombies.